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Chance to create history
Only eight horses have ever won the Gold Cup on multiple occasions.
Galopin Des Champs has the chance to join that list of legends if doing so here.
The last to do it? Al Boum Photo for Townend/Mullins....
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Brave chance
Bravemansgame arrives here in 'top order' for Paul Nicholls, looking to go one better than last year's second.
He told Betfair: "He is back for another crack at the Gold Cup after chasing home Galopin des Champs a year ago which was a brilliant effort. I expect him to be in the shake up again and drying ground would help. Good to soft would be perfect for him.
"I don't think we had Bravemansgame at his best in the first part of the season when his programme didn't work out as I'd have liked. But he has turned a corner since then, I've freshened him up and we have him right where he wants to be now. He worked great at Kempton recently and returns to Cheltenham in top order."
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'Need luck'
On Galopin Des Champs, Willie Mullins wrote: "Galopin Des Champs (Paul) attempts to win back to back Cheltenham Gold Cups.
"He has been in terrific form at home and has settled in very well at the track. We just need a bit of luck!"
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How they bet
Here's how they bet for the Gold Cup!
Galopin Des Champs solid at the top....
2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup latest odds
- Galopin Des Champs – 10/11
- Gerri Colombe – 11/2
- Fastorshow – 7/1
- LHomme Presse – 12/1
- Nassalam – 12/1
- Corach Rambler – 14/1
- Jungle Boogie – 16/1
- Monkfish – 16/1
- Bravemansgame – 18/1
- Gentlemansgame – 25/1
- The Real Whacker – 30/1
Odds from Paddy Power
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Here we go then!
It's the big one next, the 100th anniversary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup!
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2.50 Albert Bartlett full result
1st: Stellar Story 33/1
2nd: The Jukebox Man 18/1
3rd: Dancing City 8/1
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It was short
1.03 The Jukebox Man traded on the exchange.
Some burnt fingers there....
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Stellar Story wins the Albert Bartlett
A close finish - the two different jumps at the last the difference between the two.
The Jukebox Man must've been trading quite short heading to the last.
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Stellar Story wins the Albert Bartlett
A first win for Sam Ewing at the Cheltenham Festival!
And a win for Michael O'Leary.
Heartbreak for Harry Redknapp who sees his horse chinned on the line!
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
STELLAR STORY runs down the long term leader The Jukebox Man and wins the Albert Bartlett on the line!
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
He pings the last but is tiring heading up the hill.
A couple of them staying on well behind but Stellar Story the only one in striking distance.
And he is staying on - CLOSE!!
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
The Jukebox Man is still clear heading to the last!
They haven't got to him yet and he's heading to the last with a few lengths lead!
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
Readin Tommy Wrong pushed along on the run to the second last.
The Jukebox Man takes them over that in the lead.
Readin Tommy Wrong BEATEN!
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
Three to jump and the pace increases a little.
Stellar Story with a mistake at the last one there when in second but keeps his place.
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
They're cheered away on their final circuit with no change to the order.
Going a steady pace too so the field are still well grouped.
The race yet to really pan out.
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
Halfway through and Captain Teague and Readin Tommy Wrong are both midfield at this stage.
Still The Jukebox Man leads by a few lengths.
Stellar Story and Dancing City follow.
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
The Jukebox Man takes them along early, jumping the first three hurdles with a good lead already.
No rush from those in behind and they're all over the first three with no issues.
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2.50 The Albert Bartlett
AND THEY'RE OFF!
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At the start
They're at the three-mile start and ready to go.
Question marks over the trip for the chief protagonists, there could be some good value in the each-way market.
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Heading to start
They're on their way down for this Grade One.
And these races have been dominated by the Irish, can any of the British runners lay a glove?
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Tip time
The thoughts of our two tipsters ahead of this one.
Templegate: READIN TOMMY WRONG showed his Grade 1 quality when winning at Naas last time when even a final-flight error couldn’t stop him. He quickly got going again and powered up the run-in to score on the line. That suggests he’ll improve for this step up in distance on just his third run over hurdles. He’s the pick of Paul Townend.
Matt Chapman: CAPTAIN TEAGUE has been gagging for a step up in trip and this is his chance to shine for champion Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden. The 2023 Bumper third from last year did well to land the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury last time but he’s always been crying out for a longer distance and he gets ground he loves. Another eachway selection.
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Trust in Tommy
Readin Tommy Wrong is unbeaten after five starts and Willie Mullins reckons he has a big chance again here.
He said: "Paul has picked Readin Tommy Wrong who will benefit from going up in trip and is unbeaten in five runs for us.
"We’re expecting a big run."
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Real test
These conditions will be tough for the Albert Bartlett, with three miles ahead of them in the heavy conditions.
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Captain's chance
Captain Teague has been well-supported this morning and trainer Paul Nicholls reckons he's in with a decent opportunity in the next.
He trained the winner Stay Away Fay last year.
He told Betfair: "He's a classy horse who showed a great attitude to see off three challengers in attritional ground in the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle at Newbury at the end of December.
"He's a strong stayer, conditions are right for him and he worked really well on an away day at Kempton earlier this month. He is as fresh as fresh could be and has a lovely chance."
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Readin the form
And Mullins has the favourite in the next too!!
He teams up with Paul Townend on Readin Tommy Wrong, the favourite with Sky Bet.
Albert Bartlett latest odds
- Readin Tommy Wrong – 2/1
- Gidleigh Park – 4/1
- Captain Teague – 7/1
- Dancing City – 15/2
- Chigorin – 10/1
- High Class Hero – 10/1
- Jonnywho – 11/1
- Lecky Watson – 12/1
- Search for Glory – 14/1
- The Jukebox Man – 14/1
- Stellar Story – 25/1
- Spread Boss Ted – 33/1
- Dripsey Moon – 66/1